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wintwins
I’m excited to see what Casilla can do with an everyday spot
$1529282
Ugh. See: 2009.
wintwins
you consider 80 games a good sample? he played more games in 2008 and performed quite well really
Steve Lein
I consider the 2009 season’s 80 games a good sample when that’s basically how long he played before being demoted from a starting role due to ineffective play. In 2008 he began the year playing a limited role and took over later. Also was demoted to AAA in 2007 after initially failing when handed a starting role. Looking at the history, its been where ‘Lexi started the year that determined how well he played, hopefully this year is different.
Steve Lein
I consider the 2009 season’s 80 games a good sample when that’s basically how long he played before being demoted from a starting role due to ineffective play. In 2008 he began the year playing a limited role and took over later. Also was demoted to AAA in 2007 after initially failing when handed a starting role. Looking at the history, its been where ‘Lexi started the year that determined how well he played, hopefully this year is different.
wintwins
you consider 80 games a good sample? he played more games in 2008 and performed quite well really
$1529282
Ugh. See: 2009.
junior ballbag
Don’t know all that much about him, but I’ve never been a big fan of him. IIRC, I’ve heard a few times he has poor work ethic, and that just wouldn’t fly with me. Cheap signing though, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
wintwins
I think the poor work ethic days are behind him he got sent to AAA for something related to this. Also if there is one team that wouldnt let poor work ethic fly with its the Twins
0vercast
This is true. He was banished to AAA for a few months in ’09 for half-assed efforts in the field and at the plate. He put up a .340/.379/.449 line in his AAA stint and seems to have put his attitude demons behind him. Gardy seems to like him now, and that’s why he’s gonna get another chance.
0vercast
I’ve attended 4 games in a little more than 2 seasons that ended with walk off singles from Alexi. He’s clutch when it counts! There isn’t another Twins with as many walk-offs in that span.
Game #159 or so in ’08 vs CWS
Game #2 in ’09 vs. SEA
***Game #163 in ’09 vs DET***
Game #161 in ’10 vs. TOR
cedarandstone
Well, if you aren’t going to get many hits, you’d better make them count.